The Geek Generation

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The Geek Generation – #287 – Chin Han, Ghost in the Shell

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FOX’s X-Men series casting news

FOX’s X-Men series has announced several cast members joining the pilot. The series will focus on two ordinary parents who discover their children possess mutant powers. Forced to go on the run from a hostile government, the family joins up with an underground network of mutants and must fight to survive.

Alexander Siddig joins Gotham as Ra’s al Ghul

Warner Bros. Television has announced that Alexander Siddig has been cast on Gotham in the role of one of Batman’s greatest foes, Ra’s al Ghul. Gotham’s take on the classic villain has a connection to another recent adversary. As Bruce pulls the veil off the Court of Owls, he finds Ra’s al Ghul is the enigmatic and powerful man pulling the strings. With his past shrouded in mystery, Ra’s uses cunning and deception to lay waste to his foes. As the leader of an international criminal organization known as the League of Shadows, the Demon’s Head will prove himself to be Bruce’s most dangerous adversary yet.

Fans may recognize Alexander Siddig as the man who portrayed Dr. Julian Bashir on all seven seasons of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine and Doran Martell on HBO’s Game of Thrones

Twitch is getting into direct game sales

It looks like Steam is getting some competition, as the Amazon-owned company Twitch is about to jump into direct game sales. Starting this spring, you’ll be able to purchase games directly from Twitch. Below a channel you’re watching, you’ll see the option to purchase the game the streamer is playing if that content is available from Twitch. You can then download and play the game via the existing Twitch launcher desktop app or publishers’ services like Uplay.

When you buy, if the streamer is a partner who has opted into the program, they’ll get a 5% share of the revenue. So now you’ll be able to support your favorite partnered streamers just by getting a game on their channel. Also, purchases will come with a special Twitch Crate filled with random surprises. Any purchase over $4.99 will earn you one of these digital loot boxes, which will contain a special reward like a game-specific emote, a chat badge, or some Bits. The contents of each Crate are randomly generated so you never know what will be inside

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The Geek Generation – #286 – Pumpkinberry, Twitch streamer

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The Geek Generation – #285 – Emily Beecham, AMC’s Into the Badlands

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Warner Bros. signs on Matt Reeves to direct The Batman

Following Ben Affleck’s recent stepping down as director of The Batman, Warner Bros. has found a replacement in Matt Reeves, the helmer behind Cloverfield and Dawn of the Planet of the Apes.

Kevin Smith set to make Jay and Silent Bob reboot

This is not a drill! This is an actual image from my laptop! Yes, Kids – @jayandsilentbob are coming back! Here’s the story: Sadly, Clerks III can’t happen (one of our four leads opted out of the flick). So I worked on a #Mallrats movie instead… which also didn’t happen because it turned into a #Mallrats series. I’ve pitched said sequel series to 6 different networks only to find no takers thus far. Mind you, I’m not complaining: nobody gets to make EVERYTHING they wanna make in this business (do they?). And I’ve been lucky to make anything at all, there’s so much competition out there, so many much cooler ideas from fresh folks. And besides: I had #comicbookmen and then @tuskthemovie and @yogahosers (which all came together so crazy quickly), and the podcasts and #fatmanonbatman. With all of that, how could I bitch about no Clerks III or Mallrats 2? Then when I started directing @thecw shows, it was such a slice of Heaven on Earth, I happily put my Askewniverse sequels to the side. Since I sold #Clerks and #Mallrats years ago, they’re owned by others, which limits my moves with my own material. I don’t mind: back in the day, all I ever wanted to do was sell my stuff so I could be in the movie biz in the first place. So I don’t own Clerks, Mallrats, Chasing Amy or #Dogma… But I DO own #jayandsilentbob. So while I love playing with someone else’s new toys on @cwtheflash and @Supergirl, I’m getting eager to play with my old toys again in the inter-connected View Askewniverse I spent the first half of my career creating. And so all last month, I had the time of my life laughing while writing “Jay and Silent Bob Reboot” – a fun flick in which the Jersey boys have to go back to Hollywood to stop a brand new reboot of the old “Bluntman & Chronic Movie” they hated so much. It’s a tongue-in-cheek, silly-ass satire that pokes fun at the movie business’s recent re-do obsession, featuring an all-star cast of cameos and familiar faces! And I already met with the good folks at Miramax and they’re into it, so I’m hoping we’ll be shooting in the summer! Never give up, kids. You CAN do anything you want in life, so long as you’re patient and malleable. #KevinSmith

A photo posted by Kevin Smith (@thatkevinsmith) on Feb 9, 2017 at 1:54pm PST

Castlevania animated series coming to Netflix in 2017

Producer Adi Shankar, of Dredd and The Grey fame, has revealed that he’s working on a Castlevania animated series for Netflix, with a first season due in 2017 and a second due the following year. Additionally, Warren Ellis (from the Red graphic novel) is writing, while Adventure Time’s Kevin Kolde is also involved. Details like the plot or voice cast aren’t available, although Shankar has dribbled out a few hints in the past. In 2016, he suggested that his in-progress show would be “dark, satirical” and “flip the vampire sub-genre on its head.

PS4 System Software Update 4.50 detailed

Sony has released a list of features that PS4 owners can look forward to when System Update 4.50 drops. The biggest new feature is that PS4’s will now support external USB 3.0 hard drives up to 8TB in size. Originally, external HDDs would only allow storage of media like videos and music, but now you’ll also be able to download your digital games directly to it. Also, users will now be able to select any in-game screenshot as their home screen background, as well as gain the ability to watch 3D movies in stereoscopic 3D directly on the PS VR headset.

Sharknado 5 announced by SyFy and The Asylum

SyFy and The Asylum have announced that Ian Ziering and Tara Reid will return to star in Sharknado 5, reprising their roles as shark-fighting heroes Fin Shepard and April Wexler. The latest film in the hit global franchise, Sharknado 5 features the return of original cast member Cassie Scerbo as Nova, a bartender-turned-badass Sharknado fighter. In Sharknado 5, with much of North America lying in ruins, the rest of the world braces for the inevitable – a global Sharknado. Fin and his family must put a stop to this disaster before Earth is completely obliterated.

New Friday the 13th movie completely shut down

Paramount Pictures has announced that the new Friday the 13th movie has been removed from its schedule, and The Hollywood Reporter is adding that the planned reboot has been completely shut down. With less than six weeks to go before filming was to have started, the studio pulled the plug on the film, which was set to open on October 13th of this year. While the reason is unknown, one factor could be the poor performance of Paramount’s Rings, which opened to only $13 million.

The OA renewed for a second season at Netflix

Netflix has announced that The OA, the sci-fi drama that made its surprise debut last year, has been renewed for a second season.

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The Geek Generation – #284 – Back in Business

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Peter Capaldi announces Doctor Who departure

The end is near for the 12th Doctor, as actor Peter Capaldi has announced on BBC Radio 2 that he will take his leave from Doctor Who this Christmas. Capaldi’s departure will match the exit of longtime showrunner and executive producer Steven Moffat. Chris Chibnall is set to succeed him, so it would seem that a 13th Doctor will be revealed before the year’s end. Series 10 of Doctor Who is set to premiere on April 15th

The Flash script to get a page-one rewrite

According to Variety, Warner Bros. Pictures has hired Joby Harold to do a page-one rewrite on The Flash movie script. While the film was previously scheduled for a 2018 release, it’s been on hold since losing director Rick Famuyiwa, and now the studio has decided to take it in a different direction. This is only the latest of problems for The Flash movie, as three directors have already come on to the project since its inception, all leaving shortly after

Ben Affleck steps down as director of The Batman

Ben Affleck has stepped down as director of The Batman. He will, however, remain on as the star of the film and as a producer. Affleck said in a statement, “There are certain characters who hold a special place in the hearts of millions. Performing this role demands focus, passion, and the very best performance I can give. It has become clear that I cannot do both jobs to the level they require. Together with the studio, I have decided to find a partner in a director who will collaborate with me on this massive film. I am still in this, and we are making it, but we are currently looking for a director. I remain extremely committed to this project, and look forward to bringing this to life for fans around the world.”

FOX sets X-Men series pilot for production

FOX is moving ahead with its planned live-action X-Men series. Unlike the upcoming FX show Legion, this X-Men series is expected to tie into the big-screen films with four-time franchise director Bryan Singer set as executive producer and as the director of the pilot episode. The series will focus on two ordinary parents who discover their children possess mutant powers. Forced to go on the run from a hostile government, the family joins up with an underground network of mutants and must fight to survive.

New Avengers video game announced by Square Enix

Marvel Entertainment has officially announced a brand-new video game starring Earth’s mightiest heroes, which is set to come from publisher Square Enix and developers Crystal Dynamics and Eidos Montreal. Crystal Dynamics is most notable for their work with the recent Tomb Raider franchise, while Eidos Montreal worked with them on Tomb Raider, in addition to their own work on Deus Ex: Human Revolution and Thief. The Avengers project is being designed for gamers worldwide and will be packed with all the characters, environments, and iconic moments that have thrilled longtime fans of the franchise. Featuring a completely original story, it will introduce a universe gamers can play in for years to come. More details on The Avengers project and other games will be announced in 2018.

James Cameron and Tim Miller teaming up on a new Terminator movie

Deadline is reporting that James Cameron and Deadpool director Tim Miller are teaming up for a new Terminator movie. Cameron, who will regain the Terminator rights in 2019, is reportedly “godfathering” the new film. While it’s unknown whether the new movie will be a reboot or continuation of Cameron’s first two films in the franchise, the plan is for Miller to direct, as Cameron will be busy directing the Avatar sequels

Teri Hatcher to guest star on Supergirl

Another familiar face is heading to The CW’s Supergirl, as Lois and Clark’s Teri Hatcher will play a recurring, villainous role in the latter half of the second season. Hatcher’s co-star Dean Cain has already appeared on the show multiple times as one of Kara’s adoptive parents.

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The Geek Generation – #283 – Fall TV Preview 2016

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The Geek Generation – #282 – SDCC 2016 Interviews

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The Geek Generation – #281 – Game of Thrones: Season 6 – part 2

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The Geek Generation – #280 – Game of Thrones: Season 6 – part 1

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The Geek Generation – #279 – Apocalyptic Outrage

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The Geek Generation – #278 – E3 2016

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